Haiti is a country that is often in the news. We hear of the struggle, the rubble, the lack of infrastructure. But last year, in January, I was able to travel to Haiti with a group of other bloggers, and the Haiti that we saw, was nothing like the images that we see...

Following the directions of my doctors has never been a strength of mine. In fact I can remember a few times when I was still a cancer patient, that I challenged my doctors or directly disobeyed them…but rarely did I just follow their suggestions or guidelines....

Have you ever had a week where despite all that you know, all that you have worked for, you forget to make healthy and nutritional choices? For me, it always happens when I have been traveling or have not gotten to the grocery store. So instead of letting myself fall...

Running tips are something you are bound to be given by any and all running friends. It is almost like being a mom…people feel like they need to bestow their sometimes hard learned lessons to help you in your journey. The truth is that as new runners, veteran...

Runners always have their favorite must have items. As the holidays approach as well as the New Year, which usually means setting new running goals, thinking about what you need for new gear can be a fun way to get motivated despite the cold running weather. My first...

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Who is Elena?

Elena spent twelve years teaching children to chase their dreams before finally taking her own advice. Elena writes about finding everyday wellness in far-flung places and your own backyard. She is passionate about finding the silver lining even on the rainiest of days from her perch in the Washington DC suburbs.